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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 247.80 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 247.80 and 144.63 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 247.80 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/247.80 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 247.80 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 35,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,839.31/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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